Community Preschool And Nursery Of East Ohio St

3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR

Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

A spray bottle of Fantastik cleaning solution was on a shelf right beside 2 cans of baby formula.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2026

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Handwashing signs were missing from the changing tables in both the infant classroom and boys' restroom.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2026

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3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Written permission from the parent to administer Albuterol to a preschool child was not present at the time of the inspection.

Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The letter provided to the parents of enrolled children to explain the emergency procedures did not include the facility lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Two ceiling tiles in the Infant Classroom and four in the School-age Classroom were stained. When discussed with staff #1, they stated it was caused by a now-repaired roof leak.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2026

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3270.82(e) · Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

After diapering, staff #2 held an able young toddler to the sink to wash their hands rather than using steps or a platform.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

In the Young Toddler Classroom, staples, which were less than an inch in diameter, were in a drawer with a broken lock accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

The immunization record for child #2 was incomplete, as it is missing one dose of the DTaP and one dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. An acceptable exemption was not on file.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The health report of child #1 did not state they appeared to be free from contagious or communicable disease and able to participate in child care.

Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The only documentation of testing the fire detection system was dated 9/9/2025, which was more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection on 1/7/2026.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2026

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

The file of staff #1 and #2 did not contain current disclosure statements.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

A ceiling tile in the infant classroom had 1 large and 1 smaller water stain.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the changing table in the infant classroom.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

The diapering area in the infant room did not have a hands-free trash can.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

A red bin containing blocks in the preschool classroom was cracked.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

The health assessment of staff #1 was dated more than 12 months prior to their start date at the facility.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

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